https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=49158 Switzerland has completed ratification of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India and EFTA, with the pact expected to enter into force in October. The agreement reduces trade barriers and provides for phased market opening in goods, including progressive dismantling periods of up to ten years for some product categories. It further establishes streamlined customs procedures, enhanced intellectual property protections, a framework for sustainable trade, and practical implementation measures-such as an EFTA Desk and cooperation with business associations-to facilitate EFTA investments and Swiss companies' operations in India. en-us Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:46:03 +0530 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:46:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=49158 Switzerland has completed ratification of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India and EFTA, with the pact expected to enter into force in October. The agreement reduces trade barriers and provides for phased market opening in goods, including progressive dismantling periods of up to ten years for some product categories. It further establishes streamlined customs procedures, enhanced intellectual property protections, a framework for sustainable trade, and practical implementation measures-such as an EFTA Desk and cooperation with business associations-to facilitate EFTA investments and Swiss companies' operations in India. News - Fri, 11 Jul 2025 18:46:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=49158